The Role
Supports strategic internal consulting projects through analysis, research synthesis, presentations, dashboards, process improvements, stakeholder engagement, and change management. The role contributes to project tools, tracking systems, benchmarking, and knowledge management while helping cross-functional teams implement solutions that improve operations and support organizational growth.
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Reporting to: Senior Manager, Internal Consulting
Location: Nairobi
About Food for Education
Food for Education (F4E) is an African-led, women-led social enterprise that utilizes technology, efficient operations, and logistics to deliver low-cost, high-quality meals that enhance nutrition and educational outcomes for primary school children in Kenya.
We have delivered over 100 million meals since 2012, and our goal is to serve at least 1 million public primary school students in Kenya daily by 2027. Furthermore, we aim to feed an additional 2 million children in two other African countries by 2030 by sharing technical advice and best practices with African governments and other school feeding partners.
It’s an exciting time to join Food4Education as we embark on this growth trajectory to further our vision of a world where no child has to learn while hungry.
Our Values
At Food for Education, our values are guiding principles that provide us with purpose and direction and set the tone for our interactions with all stakeholders:
About the Internal Consulting Team
Food4Education’s Internal Consulting team is a new, high-leverage function designed to help the organization tackle its most complex challenges and scale strategically. The team acts as an internal accelerator, working on projects that range from improving kitchen operations and optimizing menus to strengthening strategic planning and organizational design.
Still in its early stages, the team offers a rare opportunity to help shape a high-impact function from the ground up. With executive backing and a bold vision, we’re building a team that is collaborative, data-driven, and deeply committed to making a meaningful impact.
About the role
As an Associate in Internal Consulting, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting strategic projects that help Food4Education scale with excellence. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Consulting, you’ll work with teams across the organization to deliver high-quality analysis, tools, and process improvements.
You’ll bring a sharp analytical mindset, an eye for detail, and a strong sense of ownership to each project - whether it’s helping to improve kitchen workflows, designing internal tracking tools, or supporting a cross-team pilot. You’ll also support the team in engaging internal stakeholders effectively, ensuring the work is collaborative, responsive, and aligned with our broader goals.
This role is ideal for someone with 2–3 years of experience who is eager to grow their strategy, operations, and stakeholder engagement skills in a mission-driven environment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Project Support (~60%)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning, and we invest in developing our people. You will have weekly check-ins with your manager and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You will have the opportunity to shape a growing organisation and build a rewarding, long-term career.
We appreciate all applications, but due to the high volume received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us, we encourage you to check our job board for future opportunities that align with your skills and experience.
Location: Nairobi
About Food for Education
Food for Education (F4E) is an African-led, women-led social enterprise that utilizes technology, efficient operations, and logistics to deliver low-cost, high-quality meals that enhance nutrition and educational outcomes for primary school children in Kenya.
We have delivered over 100 million meals since 2012, and our goal is to serve at least 1 million public primary school students in Kenya daily by 2027. Furthermore, we aim to feed an additional 2 million children in two other African countries by 2030 by sharing technical advice and best practices with African governments and other school feeding partners.
It’s an exciting time to join Food4Education as we embark on this growth trajectory to further our vision of a world where no child has to learn while hungry.
Our Values
At Food for Education, our values are guiding principles that provide us with purpose and direction and set the tone for our interactions with all stakeholders:
- Build with excellence and curiosity - We’re not afraid to try new things and iterate as much as we can to find the best and most efficient way to get results;
- Be the change you seek - We acknowledge that continuous improvement is a shared responsibility;
- We do what we say, and say what we do - We embrace an ownership mentality;
- Ask why, and commit- Share openly, question respectfully, and commit fully. When we understand the why, we are able to work with a purpose.
About the Internal Consulting Team
Food4Education’s Internal Consulting team is a new, high-leverage function designed to help the organization tackle its most complex challenges and scale strategically. The team acts as an internal accelerator, working on projects that range from improving kitchen operations and optimizing menus to strengthening strategic planning and organizational design.
Still in its early stages, the team offers a rare opportunity to help shape a high-impact function from the ground up. With executive backing and a bold vision, we’re building a team that is collaborative, data-driven, and deeply committed to making a meaningful impact.
About the role
As an Associate in Internal Consulting, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting strategic projects that help Food4Education scale with excellence. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Consulting, you’ll work with teams across the organization to deliver high-quality analysis, tools, and process improvements.
You’ll bring a sharp analytical mindset, an eye for detail, and a strong sense of ownership to each project - whether it’s helping to improve kitchen workflows, designing internal tracking tools, or supporting a cross-team pilot. You’ll also support the team in engaging internal stakeholders effectively, ensuring the work is collaborative, responsive, and aligned with our broader goals.
This role is ideal for someone with 2–3 years of experience who is eager to grow their strategy, operations, and stakeholder engagement skills in a mission-driven environment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Project Support (~60%)
- Support project delivery by conducting analysis, synthesizing research, and helping generate insights that drive decision-making.
- Assist in the creation of clear, professional deliverables (e.g., presentations, memos, dashboards) for diverse internal audiences.
- Contribute to the design and refinement of tools, templates, and systems used during project implementation.
- Engage with internal stakeholders to collect information, test ideas, and support change management efforts.
- Build collaborative working relationships with cross-functional teams involved in or impacted by internal consulting projects.
- Support the Senior Manager in organizing and facilitating meetings, interviews, and workshops with internal stakeholders.
- Collect and synthesize stakeholder input throughout the project's scoping, execution, and handover phases.
- Help ensure smooth communication between the Internal Consulting team and internal “clients,” following up on action items and sharing timely updates.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion when engaging teams across varying levels and functions.
- Help identify and implement opportunities for process improvement within the team and across project work.
- Support the development of internal tools (e.g., project trackers, knowledge repositories) that enhance efficiency and quality.
- Contribute to the documentation and codification of project learnings for use in future engagements.
- Conduct external research to support project work and team development—e.g., peer benchmarking, case studies, trends in nonprofit strategy and innovation.
- Assist in compiling summaries or insights that inform F4E’s position in the school feeding and social enterprise ecosystem.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of professional experience in consulting, finance, operations, or similarly analytical and fast-paced roles.
- Excellent attention to detail—able to produce clear, error-free deliverables and spot opportunities for improvement.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and manage working relationships across teams.
- A natural problem-solver with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
- Highly organized and able to juggle multiple tasks with efficiency and follow-through.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership.
- Strong sense of integrity and commitment to the organization’s mission and values.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning, and we invest in developing our people. You will have weekly check-ins with your manager and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You will have the opportunity to shape a growing organisation and build a rewarding, long-term career.
We appreciate all applications, but due to the high volume received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us, we encourage you to check our job board for future opportunities that align with your skills and experience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field
- 2-3 years of professional experience in consulting, finance, operations, or similarly analytical and fast-paced roles
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce clear, error-free deliverables
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to demonstrate ownership
- Strong integrity and commitment to the organization's mission and values
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The Company
What We Do
Food4Education (F4E) is a Kenyan nonprofit working to eradicate childhood hunger and improve educational outcomes through scalable school-feeding programs across Kenya and beyond. It provides nutritious, affordable, locally sourced meals to students at public schools, using centralized kitchens, technology-driven meal distribution, and community engagement. By purchasing from small farms, the organization also creates stable markets and fair prices for local producers.
